AP EAMCET202123 Aug 2021Morning ShiftChemistryEnvironmental ChemistryActual

Which gas among the following has the maximum global warming potential?

Options

ACO ₂
BSF ₆
CCH ₄
DN ₂ O

Correct answer

D. N ₂ O

Step-by-step solution

Global warming potential is the heat absorbed by any greenhouse gas in the atmosphere. The global warming potential of SF ₆ is 22,200 times, that of CO ₂ . So, SF ₆ has maximum global warming potential.

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